I’ve increasingly been hearing people assume or claim that meritocracy and social mobility go hand-in-hand. Their argument often goes like this: In a world driven by nepotism, cronyism, bribery etc, the only way to get ahead is to have money and/or powerful connections Children born to rich and powerful parents will inherit both, allowing them … Continue reading A Perfect Meritocracy Will Have Limited Social Mobility
The developed world is headed towards extinction. Just take a look at this table showing fertility rates across every developed nation. Of the 53 countries, only one has a fertility rate above replenishment. The average fertility rate is about 40% lower than what is needed simply for replenishment. Here in America, the average woman only … Continue reading We Need Drastic Measures to Preserve Women’s Rights
The past year has been a sobering experience in the dark side of society. I started as a volunteer in CASA, thinking I could make a difference in the lives of underprivileged kids. A year later, one of my youths is still in a dysfunctional situation with severe psychological problems. The other has what it … Continue reading Parents Need to Take More Responsibility For Their Kids
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